Shivan Dragon
Ninth Edition 219 • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 219
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Flying
red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
The undisputed master of the mountains of Shiv.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Shivan Dragon made its debut in the original Magic: The Gathering Alpha set in 1993, quickly establishing itself as the quintessential 'big creature' in the game. Designed by Richard Garfield and illustrated by Melissa Benson, the card was intended to capture the classic fantasy trope of a fire-breathing dragon. It became an iconic figurehead for the Red color alignment, defined by its high mana cost, flying ability, and the iconic fire-breathing mechanic that allowed players to sink extra mana into increasing its power.
By the time the Ninth Edition was released in 2005, the Shivan Dragon was a nostalgic mainstay of the game's core sets. This specific printing features updated art by Donato Giancola, who was commissioned to provide a more modern, anatomically detailed interpretation of the creature. While long-time fans of the original Melissa Benson artwork often expressed a preference for the vintage aesthetic, Giancola’s version remains a widely recognized and frequently encountered card among players of the modern era.
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